English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Permanent Pronunciation
Permanent is pronounced PUR-muh-nuhnt, IPA /ˈpɝmənənt/.
PUR-muh-nuhnt
US /ˈpɝmənənt/ · UK /ˈpɜːmənənt/
Syllables: PUR · muh · nuhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Meant to last for good rather than for a while.
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Permanent in a Sentence
- The job became permanent after six months.
- Use a permanent marker so it does not wash off.
- There is no permanent damage to the roof.
Common Mispronunciations of Permanent
Not per-MA-nuhnt
Permanent sets its beat on PUR and the two behind it level out to nothing much.
Not PUR-ma-nent
Both of the last two beats are reduced, muh then nuhnt, carrying the same colourless sound.
Tip: Permanently adds a fourth beat and leaves the push exactly where it was.
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